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Seven Year’s War
The Seven Years' War was the world's first worldwide conflict, with battles taking place in Europe, India, America, and at sea. Britain and France fought for supremacy in North America, assisted by Indigenous allies. -
Meeting of the First Elected Legislative Assembly
Only property-owning Protestant men over the age of 21 were eligible to vote in the first elected legislative assembly in what is now Nova Scotia. -
Quebec Act Passed
The Quebec Act was passed, establishing French civil law, British criminal law, and Roman Catholics' freedom of worship. -
First Elections in Lower Canada
Anyone above the age of 21 who possesses sufficient property, including women, is eligible to vote. -
War of 1812 Ends
In British North America, the War of 1812 pitted the United States of America and its indigenous allies against the United Kingdom and its allies. -
Abolition of Slavery Act
Black people are now considered British subjects, allowing Black men who own property to vote. -
British North America Act
The Act united Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single federal union. -
Last Spike Driven for CPR
This fulfilled a government promise to build a transcontinental railway connecting British Columbia and Eastern Canada. 15,000 Chinese labourers were among those who helped build the railway, many of whom died in the process. -
Sifton Encourages Immigration
Clifford Sifton cut red tape, expanded the pool of eligible immigrants, and offered incentives to individuals who wanted to settle the "last, best West" in Canada. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The battle of Vimy Ridge cost 3578 lives and 7000 were injured. It was a spectacular win for Canadians, who felt a new sense of national consciousness.